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Over $2B in capital raised for seed stage startups over the last 15 years. I've made 13 seed investments this year alone. I've spent the last 15 years in Venture Capital. 20,000 elevator pitchers heard. 5 seasons with Dragons' Den / 3 seasons with The Naked Entrepreneur. 2014 Mentor of the Year, Startup Canada

I am an Online Business Strategist, Founder of The Blog Squad and Co-Founder of The Future of Ink. Since 1996, I've worked with authors and online entrepreneurs to leverage blogs for their business and strategically use social marketing to get more online visibility, more traffic, leads, customers and opportunities. I'm passionate about travel and how it can inspire you to think bigger and go for what’s possible in your business and life. I host Adventures in Visibility, a popular show, featuring smart, savvy marketers who share their best strategies, tips and tactics to help you build your presence on the Web.

CEO at Overtly Covert | High impact Angel investor, Successful $100K+ Kickstarter program | co-investor with Samsung, co-investor with the founder of SanDisk |
A futurist who understands the convergence of technologies.
Mentor, Pitch or advise...Let's explore.

I've founded and run four companies in Japan. I've run market entry for firms coming into Japan. I also work with large Japanese companies on their open innovation initiatives. Doing business in Japan can seem pretty confusing until you get the hang of it, and I'd be happy to talk you though it.
I also publish frequently (in both English and Japanese) about business in Japanese and host the Disrupting Japan podcast.
I you are serious about selling in Japan, I can help you out.

We have worked with over 40 vape businesses internationally since 2013. That includes retail shops, online portals, liquid companies, distributors and wholesalers, hardware developers, plus importers/ exporters.
As the senior writer Vape Magazine and host of Vape Radio (both the largest in the world), we interview thought-leaders and individuals impacting the vape industry.
Do you need with your shop, liquid companies, distributorship or more? Let us help you.

Serial Canadian entrepreneur - multiple M&A transactions. Founder of FundRazr.com - one of the first social media enabled crowdfunding startups and first provider of crowdfunding-as-a-service. Launch partners with Facebook for Timeline and with PayPal for Adaptive suite of developer products. Our customers have raised tens of millions...

Workplace futurist. I focus on what the workplace will be like in 2020. My specialties are: Business Coaching, HR, Recruiting, training, development, change, culture and organization development.
Currently working with 10 different startups and companies. I have 16 years of corporate experience at companies like HP, Dell and Gillette. I also lived and worked in Asia (Singapore and the whole region) for 7 years.

Chartered Professional Accountant. Progressive Executive Leader. Business Owner. Entrepreneur. Creative Thinker. Detail Oriented. Finely Tuned Problem Solver. Trusted Advisor. Analytical. Exceptional Interpersonal Skills.
Highly motivated and results driven business leader and Chartered Professional Accountant with over twenty years of invaluable experience in public accounting and executive leadership. A trusted business advisor for many owner-managed businesses often acting as their part-time CFO. Strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls, productivity improvement, business analysis and negotiating transactions including, but not limited to bank financing.

Founder and former president of the Polk Aviation Alliance. 2012 recipient of AOPA's Let's Go Flying award. Author, marketer, non-profit president, flight instructor, airframe and powerplant mechanic, and a former city commissioner in Winter Haven, Florida. Jamie's passion involves bringing aviation into the mainstream world of business, education, and politics to add value of mutual benefit to all concerned. Jamie specializes in collaboration and partnerships that helps underperforming entities become more successful with a broader reach and greater potential for profit and/or social impact.

A future perspective designer blending traditional and entrepreneurial mindsets.
My experience has supported global companies & startups across multiple industries, by applying service design thinking tools & methods and adopting an agile approach to different topics and challenges in order to design great experiences.
I’m also an article contributor, seasoned speaker, community builder and startup mentor as I enjoy working and connecting with like-minded individuals and entities on creating impactful ventures.
I fluently speak 4 languages (French, English, Arabic, Italian) and genuinely share my thoughts and experience as I am passionate about supporting other entrepreneurs in anyway I can.

I am an experienced businessman who helps business owners and executive level professionals realise their greatest potential through career and personal mentoring.
I have a solid history of business accomplishments and am passionate about guiding others through stages of business growth, transition and in some cases, a complete transformation.
With over 40 years’ experience, I have the knowledge and the expertise to get to the heart of my client’s ambitions and develop strategies for bringing their goals to fruition.

Educator & administrative business professional who holds a doctorate degree in Marketing with experience teaching business courses online and in a classroom setting. Certification in Entrepreneurship used to self-start a career in teaching English as a Second Language for Korean Fortune 500 companies (eBay, Samsung, Hyundai, etc.) and contracted as an educator for active military and veterans a Business Adjunct Instructor. Administrative business professional with a Bachelor’s in Business Management who successfully operated the Philadelphia division of a prominent mental health organization voted “Best place to work” acknowledged by Philly.com.

CEO & Founder of www.WeCO.online WeCO is a unique collaborative social network to co-create your dream.
Mr. Swerdlow’s experience with business began in the 1990's in Belarus, when at the age of 19, he invented a special paint spray for the automobile industry and developed the retail network in 12 cities around the former Soviet Union.
Following his arrival to the USA in 1999 and after attending Sy Syms School of Business, he joined a chocolate company as a floor employee and worked his way up to becoming CEO. Simon has developed the business from a small office to 56 countries / 200+ licensees with total revenues exceeding $30M. In 2010 Simon initiated and oversaw a development of a franchise offering and prior to his departure in 2013, the company had 18 franchisees.
All throughout 15 years of Mr. Swerdlow’s US career he has been extremely passionate about helping others to transition to a successful business for which he has been recognized many times over.
Simon received his MS in Mathematics and M. Ed from Belarusian State University.

Joe Gutierrez has over 15 years of professional experience in the financial services industry primarily in consumer finance risk & operations. He has held key leadership roles throughout his career. Joe’s primary expertise include operational risk management, risk & control governance, regulatory & audit management, policy & procedure governance, change management, and vendor management. Joe has over 10 years of working directly with senior management. Joe is a strategic/creative change agent, who has helped his employers and clients improve operational risk practices, lead change initiatives and deliver high quality results in a complex cross-functional matrix environment.

Retired clinical psychologist/psychoanalyst. Studied Psychology at Yale University and worked with George Mahl, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist/Psychoanalyst who stimulated interest in gestures and body movements. Subsequently studied clinical psychology and neuropsychiatry at the University of Minnesota (Ph.D.) followed by 5 year postdoctoral training at the William Alanson White Institute for Psychiatry, Psychology and Psychoanalysis leading to the Certificate in Psychoanalysis. Practiced as licensed psychologist in Minnesota, New York before retiring in 1988 following which skills and time devoted to founding/developing A Better Community For All (ABC4All) Legacy. LIFE SAVING information available to all: Renewed lifespan after total rejuvenation from 15 medical diagnoses (failing all medical intervention efforts in 2003), dedicating remaining lifespan to bringing Global Humanitarian Relief (GHR) to the world via ABC4All WorldSolutions™ and via ABC4All Global Mentoring TEAM Project with ABC4All Mentors in 121 countries. Focus on unanticipated Achievement of Health Heights regardless of age or health status and despite 3 strokes having made dramatic recoveries and doing everything possible to avoid a fourth.

I focus on increasing profits from my property portfolio and helping others. I specialise in vacation rentals and other short stay markets - for contractors and serviced apartments - ask me for my free ebook on how you can earn extra income using airbnb. I also help people access the best property training.

Co-Founder and CTO and Moontoast, Co-Founder and CMO of Jumpstart Foundry, Co-Founder and Board Member at Clariture Health and SouthernAlpha. Former partner and Chief Architect of Emma.
Half marathoner, father of two very cool boys, foodie, city boy with a country heart.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency entrepreneur since 2016. I will show you how to tap into the billions of dollars available around the globe. I've learned how to earn, negotiate, trade, buy, sell and receive donations. With over 20+ years coaching and consulting on technical topics, I am confident I can help you integrate this valuable money streams into your business or NGO

Working with companies and individuals to help them clarify their blogging voice, improve their writing and achieve their content marketing goals. My approach is heavily analytical, based on listening to your needs and reading between the lines to come up with the best strategy for you and your business goals. Fun facts about me: 1. I used to be a French teacher; 2. I'm a Reiki practitioner (read "good vibes")

I advise early-stage startups, scale-ups, as well as venture-build new meaningful and enduring technology companies with the purpose of achieving a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem development.
I have also designed groundbreaking & award-winning technologies in FinTech, Automotive, IoT/Wearables, with three successful company exits. I have a catalytic focus of inspiring and stimulating change in the way people think and do by pushing the boundaries of innovation and design, with a focus on shaping the future of connected convergence.
I am genuinely passionate about supporting other entrepreneurs in any way I can and tell the good, the bad & the ugly, as I've experienced it first hand across 4 different continents.

Passionate of Internet Business I have spent the last 12 years innovating and creating e-commerce projects in Europe.
Don´t hesitate to contact me if you are:
ONLINE SHOP
ECOMMERCE SOLUTION PROVIDER
ECOMMERCE INVESTOR or ENTREPRENEUR

Empress of Inspiration...bringing Energy and Momentum to Your projects and ideas.
Ready to help you with production of Youtube, Video Blogging and Live Streaming.
Executive Producer. Television Presenter. Columnist. Wellness Enthusiast. Professional Organizer. A powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm packed into a four-foot, ten-inch frame, Elaine is truly the Empress of Inspiration.
Fueled by the success of her clients, they trust Elaine deeply as she assists them in moving their projects forward.
These days Elaine spends most of her time Executive Producing as well as Hosting a 30 minute Wellness show called Simply Zen.
She is also Producing an Independent Film in partnership with LetemLaugh Productions. The creative team that produced Calling, a feature length film that was selected and shown at the 2012 Silver Wave Film Festival in Fredericton, NB.
You’ll find Elaine sharing as a keynote speaker, at workshops and corporate training sessions, on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. Featured in Canadian Living (2012), the Financial Post magazine (May 2010), Country Guide (April 2010), Via Rail Magazine (2009) and CARP (May 2008), she is a regular guest on CBC radio locally and nationally and has a bi-weekly column in the Telegraph Journal's magazine KV Style.
Tell me something about you, what do you WANT!
connect with me @elaineshannon or read my blog at www.elaineshannon.com

EFL teacher with over twelve years of experience in teaching at different levels, curriculum design, pedagogical projects, implementation and leadership, ESP training and teachers’ training. Excellent knowledge on the EFL field in Colombia. The Masters in English Didactics has added on the profile innovative possibilities to apply in the EFL field to improve educational policies. IT and Social networks lover increases the chances to create pioneer projects on technology and entrepreneurship. Fluency in, English and Spanish. A2 level of French and basic level of Korean language.

Entrepreneur and Success coach who has helped clients in 5 countries get "unstuck," break through limiting beliefs, and create a life of purpose, fulfillment, and joy. HuffPost Blogger. 18 Year radio broadcasting executive who has created and developed content for winning brands in multiple major markets. Expertise in success strategies, creativity, and meditation.